It is a Chapuis Safari Express in 470. It has been shot a total of two rounds and looks brand new. The former owner is supposed to bring me the 18 remaining rounds from the box of shells he bought. I can't wait to shoot it.

Congratulations!

+1

Now I need to find a good deal on a buffalo!

Congratulations Tim! Nice gun! Where in Fl are you? Anywhere near Jax?
Peter.

I am in Cape Coral.

Congrats!

It's an addiction, so prepare to get bit by the bug to "buy another one."

I just added a third one to my safe!

I've had the bug for awhile. I just haven't had to chance to buy one at the right price. I shot a water buffalo in 1998 with a borrowed double and have wanted one ever since.

I bought a Chapuis 470 last year. I'll be in Reno in a few days looking for a buffalo hunt to break it in.

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Originally posted by Go Dawgs:
I bought a Chapuis 470 last year. I'll be in Reno in a few days looking for a buffalo hunt to break it in.

Keep an eye peeled around Circus Circus! I've seen some BIG buffalo hefiers around there!!

Instead of a deal, look for a great hunt. Learn how to be proficient with the double. Lots of shooting, reloading rifle and shooting again.

Mike

Tim congrats on the double. Make sure you hand on tight and you will enjoy shooting it.

Mike
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Does anybody know what ammo this rifle was regulated for?

Hi Tim:

My Chapuis Brousse .470 was regulated with Federal Woodleigh Weldcore Soft points .

You should get one or two targets from the factory with the rifle.

How about some pics?

Regards Jim P.

I am waiting for the paperwork from the previous owner. I will post some pics tonight.

Very nice except too many triggers.

A mate of mine has what looks like the same rifle. The Hornady ammo works well through it.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations, your ruined now, watch out for as Paul mentioned it is addicting you my as well pick two more calibers you would like in a DR and start looking.

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Originally posted by Will:
Very nice except too many triggers.

Very nice BECAUSE one trigger is not MISSING!

Tim B, don't pay any attention to WILL, he's an engineer, and we all know what happens when an engineer designs a product! When it hits the retail market a person with a sixth grade education, who has to use it, has to redesign it so it works properly !

Nice rifle Tim, and as others have already told you, double rifles are one of the things you can't have only one of. So put the "DRSS" (Double Rifle Shooters Society) in your tag line, and join the rest of us addicts.
Every morning when you get out of bed, face Africa, and say " HI, MY NAME IS TIM, AND I'M A DOUBLE RIFLE ADDICT!"

Welcome to double rifle mania, and to Accurate Reloading!

................Congratulations

Thanks for the warm welcome gentlemen!

Hi Tim:

That looks like my rifles twin. Thats is one thing about Chapuis, the wood is always really beautiful.

Now if they would just change those damn pink recoil pads.

Regards PAH..

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Originally posted by PAHunter:
Hi Tim:

That looks like my rifles twin. Thats is one thing about Chapuis, the wood is always really beautiful.

Now if they would just change those damn pink recoil pads.



Regards PAH..

I think a black pad would have looked better.

Nice rifle Tim, congratulations! You are really going to enjoy burning powder 106 grains at a time.

I ordered two boxes of Hornady ammo yesterday...I'm ready to light this candle!

Congrats Tim and welcome to AR and the DR "addiction". I do strongly suggest that you hand load for your DR in order to get the best out of it.

Way to go chap.

generalwar (formerly known as "SINNER"), 32 posts in 2 days! Good to see you back on. We sincerely look forward to your knowledgeable opinions/thoughts on doubles. BTW,still waiting on the dies, brass, bullets for the .318 W.R.

Regards

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Originally posted by DoubleDon:
generalwar (formerly known as "SINNER"), 32 posts in 2 days! Good to see you back on. We sincerely look forward to your knowledgeable opinions/thoughts on doubles. BTW,still waiting on the dies, brass, bullets for the .318 W.R.

Regards

How long have you been waiting for dies/brass/bullets?

Bought the Westley Richards Droplock Jan. 13 at the Vegas gun show. Ordered the stuff from Huntington's Jan. 18. Oh well...patience is a virtue .

I finally got to shoot my 470 yesterday. Nothing formal just shot some cow pies and dirt clods. I can see how a guy could get hooked on these things. My wife even shot it. I went looking for a hog to shoot but had no luck. I'm going to try again next weekend.

Tim.
Are you going to bring it to Bwananelson's Double rifle shoot in St. Augustine? Trying to arrange it in April/May

I'd like to make it up there.

Tim
PM me if you are ever heading to Palm Beach or anything.

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Originally posted by tarawa:
Tim
PM me if you are ever heading to Palm Beach or anything.

Will do.